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Hand in Hand Gallery will close on Dec. 29
According to a press release, Hand in Hand Gallery (2720 Greenville Highway /NC 225 in Flat Rock), will close on Saturday, Dec. 29. The gallery has been in business for 16 years. “The owners, potter David Voorhees and jeweler Molly Sharp Voorhees, are retiring from the retail gallery business to pursue their own artwork exclusively […]
Book report: news for readers and writers
Awards, a book launch, and holiday gift ideas — all from local literary luminaries.
Smart bets web extra: Dylan LeBlanc
The Americana singer-songwriter has been earning rave reviews and prime opening slots. On Tuesday, Dec. 11, he returns to Asheville as a headliner at The Emerald Lounge. Photo by Jamie Goodsell.
Smart bets web extra: Desert Noises
Following a nod from MTV Hive, the Utah-based indie-rockers make their way to Asheville. They play Jack of the Wood on Sunday, Dec. 9.
Gabrielle Tee debuts her new album
The local singer-songwriter and recent transplant to Asheville, is about to release, “Find My Way.” Her show doubles an an open house for the recently-opened Asheville Music School Performance Loft at 126 College Ave. Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Click through for the video interview and exclusive song.
Seriously local shopping
Warren Wilson College publishes its 2012 Holiday Alumni Gift Guide — which includes not only gift ideas for your favorite WWC alum, but (more importantly) a listing of N.C.-based businesses owned by the college’s grads.
Echo Mountain: Grammy-maker
Three of this year’s Grammy nominations go to albums recorded at Asheville’s Echo Mountain Studios.
Arcade Art and Fashion Show
The event, which benefits Hemophilia of N.C., takes place on Thursday, Dec. 13. Photo by Studio-828 Photography.
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A word about writers’ gifts
Local poet Luke Hankins (who is the editor of Poems of Devotion and takes part in the reading event for that collection at Malaprop’s on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m.) offers up a number of suggestions for the writer on your holiday list. Surprise: the ideal gift is not necessarily a journal. “I know […]
Pulling through
Check out this footage of Nick Campell’s “Pull Through” installation, in which he plays guitars with machines that operate fishing wire, a paint brush and more.
Songs in the key of love
Keeping Asheville weird
Swamping releases the third volume of its underground/experimental music compilation (download it for free), and celebrates with three nights of art and bands.
The gospel according to Matthew E. White
The Richmond, Va.-based musician opened for The Mountain Goats at Grey Eagle last Friday. Photos by Rich Orris.
So much to do, so little time
Mark your calendar: Friday, Dec. 7 is one of those days in Asheville where everything is happening. Art openings, music and a singalong are all on the agenda.
Smart Bets web extra: Lee Fields & the Expressions
Soul artist Lee Fields (RIYL Sharon Jones, The Legendary JC’s, Fitz & the Tantrums) plays Asheville Music Hall on Thursday, Dec. 6. Sidney Barnes, backed by The Secret B-Sides, opens. 9 p.m., $12 in advance or $15 day of show.
Book Report: literary events this weekend and beyond
Carolyn J. Brown signs copies of her new Eudora Welty biography, Pisgah Press and Grateful Steps team up for an author event, Shiffer Books releases “Appalachia Mountain Folklore,” and Pack Library holds books sales on Fridays in December.
“Starbuck by Whalelight” opens tonight in Asheville
Starbuck, one of the characters in Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick,” is the first mate on board the Pequod. Accoridng to a character analysis on shmoop.com, “Unfortunately, despite his caution and his morality, Starbuck finds himself strangely unable to resist Captain Ahab’s mad quest for vengeance.” And, “Like Hamlet, Starbuck will face a moment when he’s […]
Sonmi’s last show of 2012
The local electronic/experimental band headlines Asheville Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 30.
Winter Wonderland fashion show at Greenlife
Greenlife Grocery (70 Merrimon Ave.) announces a holiday-themed party set for Saturday, Dec. 1. The Winter Wonderland fashion show features the store’s staff in “natural clothing for a warm and wholesome winter.” Brands include Andes Gifts, Blue Hill, Coco Loco, Rising Tide and Threads for Thought. Stop by for hors d’oeuvres and wine at 4:45 […]